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How to get from Kavala to Thessaloniki
KTEL buses connect Kavala with Thessaloniki's Macedonia bus station in about 2 h, and driving on the Egnatia Odos motorway takes about 1 h 45. Kavala has no railway station, so there is no train.
Best option: Bus. Frequent KTEL buses are cheap and run on the fast Egnatia Odos motorway.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus KTEL buses from Kavala bus station to Thessaloniki Macedonia bus station | about 2 h | roughly hourly in the daytime; fewer at weekends | about €15–20 | Macedonia bus station is west of the centre; take a city bus or taxi into town. |
| car A2 Egnatia Odos motorway | about 1 h 45 | fuel plus a few euros in tolls | Parking in central Thessaloniki is limited; use a paid car park. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Buy KTEL tickets at the station or online; they are reasonably priced and seats are assigned.
- Macedonia bus station is on the western edge of Thessaloniki; allow 20–30 minutes by city bus or taxi to the centre.
- If driving, stop at Amphipolis on the way, close to the motorway.
- Check KTEL timetables for Sundays and holidays, when there are fewer buses.
Common questions
Is there a train from Kavala to Thessaloniki?
No. Kavala has no railway station, so there is no train service. The bus is the main public transport option, with KTEL buses running about every hour during the day and taking around 2 hours. Driving on the Egnatia Odos motorway is slightly faster, at about 1 h 45.
How much does the bus from Kavala to Thessaloniki cost?
The KTEL bus costs about €15–20 one way. Buses leave from Kavala bus station and arrive at Macedonia bus station in western Thessaloniki, from where city buses and taxis go to the centre. Tickets can be bought at the station or online, and you rarely need to book far ahead except on holiday weekends.
Can I do a day trip from Thessaloniki to Kavala?
Yes. With about 2 hours each way by bus or car, you can spend the day walking Kavala's old town, the castle and the aqueduct, and return in the evening. Check the last bus back to Thessaloniki, especially on Sundays. Driving lets you stop at the archaeological site of Amphipolis or the Philippi site on the way.
How long is the drive from Kavala to Thessaloniki?
The drive is about 165 km and takes around 1 h 45 on the A2 Egnatia Odos motorway. Tolls for this stretch are a few euros. The road is modern and well maintained. In Thessaloniki, parking in the centre is limited, so look for a paid car park near your destination.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.